It was a great shame that this magnificent Municipal attraction was closed down.
I have great memories of coming down the 18th overlooked by the pigeon crees and being shot at with an air rifle.Ah those were the days i'm sure Sir Nick Faldo never had such an exhilirating experience when coming down the 18th at St Andrews or Augusta.

Very interesting to see old pictures of Ryhope Mine and the family of Frank Masters. I emigrated with my wife Diana and Five children to South Africa in 1975. My Grandfather Joseph and Father James also brother Stephen now living at Newton Aycliffe all worked at Ryhhope Colliery I worked at Seaham Colliery from 1952 to 1975

Enjoy one night bed & breakfast in a deluxe guestroom at the Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, with an evening meal in the Arlington restaurant and a round of golf on the 18-hole, Seve Ballesteros-designed course. Guests have complimentary access to the health club with leisure pool, a 5-kilometer walking track, tennis court and Trim Trail.